The English We Speak: Make a rod for your own back

An expression that means you are doing something that will cause you future problems

• 2 mins

My Song, My Home: Grace in Liverpool

Today, we meet Grace, who performs for us in a library in Liverpool.

• 10 mins

The English We Speak: Fall on stony ground

We hope our advice doesn't fall on stony ground. Learn a new expression

• 2 mins

My Song, My Home: Alice in Leeds

Today, we meet musician Alice, who performs for us in Leeds city centre.

• 10 mins

The English We Speak: Main character moment

Look at her - she's having such a main character moment on the dance floor!

• 3 mins

My Song, My Home: Adam in Ipswich

Today, we meet musician Adam, who performs for us in Ipswich town centre.

• 11 mins

The English We Speak: Skedaddle

Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Go to

Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Can-do attitude

If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Have someone on

This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Twist someone's arm

What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'?

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Let something slide

This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode.

• 3 mins

The English We Speak: Do it for the plot

An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: The name of the game

Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Dial down

Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: It's giving

An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Feel seen

An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here.

• 3 mins

The English We Speak: Grind someone's gears

Use this expression when something really annoys you. Learn it here.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Come full circle

An expression meaning to return to where you started, but in a positive way.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Have in your locker

An expression that talks about something extra you have.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Around the clock

An expression used to talk about time. Learn it here!

• 1 min

The English We Speak: All you like

An expression meaning whatever you say or do won't change the situation.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Drop

An expression meaning something exciting like a song or TV show is released

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Step into the shoes

Learn an expression about responsibility

• 2 mins